South Korea car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South Korea. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 July 2025.
Most popular company | Yesaway |
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Most common car type | Premium |
Average price per day | $149 |
Cheapest price per day | $79 |
Cheapflights insights for South Korea car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Korea, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in South Korea?
To get the best deal on a rental car in South Korea, book about 53 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $76, which is about 44% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Korea?
Looking to hire a car in South Korea? The Safe Rent A Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $63.55/day. Hi Rent also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $72.26/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Korea?
At South Korea, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just $73. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $106 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Korea, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $73. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $106 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$86
February
$73
March
$74
April
$78
May
$92
June
$80
July
$100
August
$106
September
$94
October
$98
November
$86
December
$88
What car do most people hire in South Korea?
Intermediate cars (Hyundai Tucson or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Korea. Compact cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Hyundai H-1 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Korea?
LOTTE rent-a-car has 165 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Korea at 87.
Top rental agencies in South Korea
Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Korea known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Korea. Reviews were last updated on 12 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in South Korea, including those serving the greater Seoul, Seongnam and Jeju City area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Korea, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 July 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea?
When hiring a car in South Korea, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Yesaway, and with prices around $85/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Yesaway is STANDARD, which starts as low as $79/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Korea?
When visiting South Korea, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Seoul where rental cars typically will cost around $149/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Korea was found in Seoul for just $75/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in South Korea?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in South Korea.
Car rentals by fuel type in South Korea
Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Korea. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Korea. Deals were last updated on 12 July 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Korea. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($25+).
Electric
$42+
Petrol/Diesel
$25+